The Maryland Shellfish Growers Network is pleased to host the 2024 Maryland Shellfish Aquaculture Conference. Join us to learn the latest about the shellfish aquaculture industry from growers, scientists, managers, and industry leaders.
This year, we are excited to offer a discounted registration rate for aquaculture industry members, with the goal of maximizing opportunities for networking and information sharing. Please select the “Industry Member” ticket at registration to receive the discounted rate.
Registration for this event is now closed, but you may still be able to join us and pay in-person at the event with a check or cash. Please contact Allison Colden with inquiries.
Conference Program
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration opens |
| 8:30 a.m. | Program Welcome and Opening Remarks Allison Colden, Maryland Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation |
| 8:35 a.m. | Keynote Address David Goshorn, Deputy Secretary, Department of Natural Resources (invited) |
| 8:50 a.m. | 2024—Year in Review Moderator Mike Congrove, Oyster Seed Holdings Speakers Stephanie Alexander, UMCES Horn Point Oyster Hatchery Brian Preziosi, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Ryan Carnegie, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Alyssa Campbell, University of Delaware |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | Opportunities in Restorative Aquaculture Moderator Tanner Council, Chesapeake Oyster Alliance Speakers Biran Callam, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Dan Sweeney, The Nature Conservancy Charles Rice, Charles County Brian Russell, ShoreThing Shellfish |
| 11:15 a.m. | Substrate Alternatives for Progress Moderator Matt Parker, University of Maryland Extension Speakers Ward Slacum, Oyster Recovery Partnership Elizabeth North, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Nick Hargrove, Wittman Wharf Seafood Andrew Button, Virginia Marine Resources Commission (invited) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch (provided with registration) |
| 1:15 p.m. | An Industry Voice Moderator Matthew Scales, Maryland Department of Agriculture Speakers Imani Black, Minorities in Aquaculture (invited) Dan Worrell, Shell and Barrell Tyler Hough, Maryland Farm Bureau Mark Casey, Delaware Cultural Seafood |
| 2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 p.m. | Advanced Technology for Future Production Moderator Allen Patillo, University of Maryland Extension Speakers Miao Yu, University of Maryland College of Engineering Steve Hall, North Carolina State University |
| 3:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks Don Webster, University of Maryland Extension |
| 3:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
